August vs Ingrid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Auggie, Gus

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Ingrid

Girl #1,093 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,093
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Inga, Inge

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Ingrid Rank #1,093

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #1093 for Ingrid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

August ___

  • August James
  • August William
  • August Cole
  • August Everett
  • August Thomas
  • August Reid

Ingrid ___

  • Ingrid Marie
  • Ingrid Sofia
  • Ingrid Helene
  • Ingrid Birgit
  • Ingrid Karin
  • Ingrid Elsa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Ingrid

Signe Bjorn Astrid Lars Saga

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Ingrid more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Ingrid at #1093 in the United States.

What do August and Ingrid mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Ingrid means "Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing" (Old Norse origin).

Are August and Ingrid boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Ingrid is primarily a girl name.

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